Centralian Middle School vs Larapinta Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Northern Territory, 3.6 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Centralian Middle School
Alice Springs · Government high school · 7-9
338 students · ICSEA 816
Larapinta Primary School
Alice Springs · Government primary · T-6
285 students · ICSEA 909
| Measure | Centralian Middle School Alice Springs NT | Larapinta Primary School Alice Springs NT |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 26 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #13 of 23 | #35 of 52 |
| National rank (type) | #1285 of 1,472 | #4143 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | 7-9 | T-6 |
| Students | 338 | 285 |
| Girls / boys | 170 / 168 | 151 / 134 |
| Foundation intake | – | 43 |
| Year 7 cohort | 118 | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +5% | +0% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 816 | 909 |
| ICSEA percentile | 3th | 13th |
| Top SEA quarter | 4% | 14% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 60% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 14.3 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.7 | 20.0 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 35.2 | 21.3 |
| Language background other than English | 47% | 53% |
| Indigenous students | 59% | 37% |
| Suburb | Alice Springs 0870 | Alice Springs 0870 |
| Council area | Alice Springs | Alice Springs |
| Remoteness | Remote | Remote |
| Website | www.cms.nt.edu.au/ | www.larapintaprimary.nt.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Larapinta Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (29.8 vs 25.7).
- •Larapinta Primary School has the higher ICSEA (909 vs 816), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Centralian Middle School has fewer students per teacher (9.0 vs 14.3).
- •Centralian Middle School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 285.
- •Centralian Middle School has grown faster over five years (5% vs 0%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centralian Middle School better than Larapinta Primary School?
On the Success Index, Larapinta Primary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 25.7 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centralian Middle School and Larapinta Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Alice Springs and Alice Springs in Northern Territory.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Centralian Middle School has 9.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Larapinta Primary School has 14.3.
How do Centralian Middle School and Larapinta Primary School rank in NT?
Centralian Middle School is 13th of 23 and Larapinta Primary School is 35th of 52 among secondary schools in Northern Territory on the 2025 Success Index.